Best of Bedford with local author Pat Guy As we enter in Tier 4 with the message ‘Stay Home’ (if you are able), we thought we would share old and new Best of Bedford features to get us ready for when are able to get back out and about. Local resident Pat Guy has written…
Roll up, roll up, it’s the Bedford Independent‘s fabulous festive giveaway, with 13 incredible prizes up for grabs, thanks to some fabulous independent local businesses. From escape room experiences to afternoon tea, hampers to houseplants, there’s something for everyone from our favourite #BedfordIndies. To enter, all you need to do is tell us the three…
Tony Hadley and Sophie Ellis-Bextor have today been announced as the headliners for next year’s Secret Summer Ball. The event will take place on Saturday 25 September in the grounds of Howbury Hall and is the brainchild of Mark Harrison of The Full Effect, the man behind Bedford Park Concerts. “Having lived in Bedford for…
by Paula Walker Beginning tonight, the Place Theatre is hosting three digitally streamed performances throughout November as the perfect antidote to the latest lockdown restrictions. Visit their website for further information and ticket details. Keeping the Lights On [Digital Event] Available from Friday 13 November at 7pm until Sunday 15 at 10pm Tickets: free For…
Bedford gardening writer seeks help to bring houseplant book to life Bedford resident and former Guardian gardening editor, Jane Perrone, is seeking support for her new book, a celebration of houseplants. Through her podcast, On The Ledge, Jane has been helping people grow their own indoor jungles since 2017, and she also writes a monthly column…
First sustainable market is launched in Bedford this weekend The first sustainable market to be held in Bedford will launch this weekend, featuring food, homewares and toiletries from local suppliers. The Sustainable Life Market will be held in St Paul’s Square and is being hosted by Gourmet Alternative. It is supported by Made in Bedford…
‘Eye spy’ on the Marston Vale Line this half term with Symbol Spot A half term activity along the Marston Vale railway line will put children’s spotting skills to the test, as they seek hidden disks along the network. London Northwestern Railway (LNR) has launched ‘Symbol Spot’, in conjunction with Mini Map-Makers and the Marston…
A message from our friends at Bedfringe Like so many things this year, we have had to cancel Bedfringe. This was a heart wrenching decision for us, and we are desperate to return next year. Before taking the decision to cancel, we had already spent some money on non-refundable expenses. Normally we would have recouped…
Recent events have caused a sharp focus onto the Black Lives Matter movement. I have taken some time to do some reading, and we have all no doubt seen many reading lists about becoming an anti racist be circulated. These are excellent and provide a great framework for educating yourself about race, privilege and just…
Bedford-based Macadamia nut supplier Nutcellars recently teamed-up with Clanger aficionado, David Gunns of Gunns Bakery to revive the traditional Bedfordshire Clanger in a bid to give it a macadamia-themed gastronomic makeover. A competition was launched for clanger enthusiasts to come-up with a new clanger combo to create a ‘MacClanger’, incorporating macadamia nuts in their recipes….